Standard License Plates - White and blue background plate with dark blue lettering (available to all who register their vehicle).

Specialty License Plates - varies by type and have a unique design based on the organization, occupation, or caused associated to it.

Disability License Plates - issued only for those with a disability and requires eligibility criteria.

Temporary License Plates - for those who purchase a new vehicle to drive legally through the registration process.

Prices vary by plate type and may include additional requirements to register.

Specialty License Plates in South Carolina

The following specialty license plates are available for South Carolina residents from the DMV:

Collegiate License Plates. For those who want to support their local colleges, universities, sororities, or fraternities; for example:

University of South Carolina Plates

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Plates

Sports License Plates. For those who want to show their allegiance and support to local and national sports teams or players; for example:

Carolina Panthers Plates

NASCAR Plates

Charitable / Non-profit Plates. For those who wish to support and make a contribution to a charitable organization; for example:

Donate Life

Support Our Troops

Military License Plates. For military personnel to recognize their honorary awards, experiences, and services; for example:

U.S. Army Plates

Ex-POW Plates

Occupational License Plates. For those who work for a particular occupation; for example:

EMT Plates

Firefighter Plates

Classic Car License Plates. For those with vintage, antique or classic cars; for example:

Streets Rods

Antique Roadsters

Specialty license plates may require additional documentation for proof of enrollment or association. For example, military license plates require proof of being enlisted or valid discharge papers. Additionally, those registering must have valid certification of any military awards to obtain specific honorary plates.

The fees required for specialty plates vary by type. Some charitable and organizational fees receive a portion of the plate fee to support their causes or initiatives.

South CarolinaPersonalized License Plates

Personalized license plates provide you with the ability to add a custom plate number to your vehicle. The DMV of North Carolina require these guidelines to be following:

Plate number must have up to 7 characters

Characters can be a combination of letters and numbers

Vulgar language or indecent suggestions are not permitted

Plate numbers can not resemble others already registered to another vehicle

Applications with be reviewed by the staff at the DMV to ensure they follow the above guidelines.

To look up available license plates in North Carolina, use the search bar above.

Disability License Plates in North Carolina

People with disabilities may be qualified to obtain disability license plates for the DMV.

Disability license plates and placards are available for:

People with permanent disabilities

People with temporary disabilities

Veterans with a disability

Community vehicles that provide transportation to people with disabilities

Disability plates and placards permit people with disabilities to park in designated parking spaces throughout the state.

How to Apply for License Plates in North Carolina

Applications for license plates can be done in person at a DMV office throughout North Carolina. To register a vehicle, the following may be required: